Diagnosis Code T49.8X6S

ICD-10: T49.8X6S Short Description: Underdosing of other topical agents, sequela Long Description: Underdosing of other topical agents, sequela This is the 2017 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code T49.8X6S

Valid for Submission
The code T49.8X6S is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.

Code Classification

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)

Information for Patients

Medication Errors

Medicines cure infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. Errors can happen in the hospital, at the doctor's office, at the pharmacy, or at home. You can help prevent errors by

Knowing your medicines. Keep a list of the names of your medicines, how much you take, and when you take them. Include over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements and herbs. Take this list to all your doctor visits.

Reading medicine labels and following the directions. Don't take medications prescribed for someone else.

Taking extra caution when giving medicines to children.

Asking questions. If you don't know the answers to these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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